Origins of the O'Melia surname
About the O'Melias
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Interesting facts about O'melia
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'melia surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were O'melias most likely to marry?
O Melias
Our tell us which families married O'melias.
What are the most common O'melia first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for O'melias
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'melias in 1921
Cotton & Worsted Weaver
4
Cotton Weaver
3
Lodging House Keeper
3
Cashmere Weaver
2
Cotton Waste Sorter
2
Common male occupations for O'melias in 1921
Dock Labourer
7
Ry Tunnel Labourer
4
Cotton Spinner
3
Dyer
3
Plasterer
3
